Mermaidens Announce New Single “Sunstone” & “Perfect Body” New Zealand Tour
Mermaidens are defined by intricate and unique songwriting, boldly raw – yet increasingly refined – studio production, and a hypnotic live synergy that leaves audiences enchanted. The three-piece outfit from Wellington, New Zealand draw inspiration from bands like Warpaint, Fugazi, Exploded View and Sleater-Kinney, offering a mesmerising dip into the realms of post-punk and psych.
Watch: Tony Daunt & The Dauntless 13th Floor Video Session
After years of backing other artists and playing in bands such as The Grifters and Swampland, Tony Daunt has released his first album under his own name. The Gypsy features Tony’s band, The Dauntless along with 10 of Tony’s compositions.
A Date For Mad Mary Dir: Darren Thornton
If you’re after a bit of craic at the NZ International Film Festival you won’t go wrong with A Date For Mad Mary, an expertly handled soulful rom-com.
It Comes At Night Dir: Trey Edward Shults
It’s the Walking Dread in this tightly focused post-apocalyptic survival movie; no zombies just Joel Edgerton out to protect his family at any cost.
Shonen Knife Return To New Zealand
A SHONEN KNIFE 101 in 9 easy lessons… *SHONEN KNIFE refers to old Japanese pencil sharpner and literally means Boy Knife in Japanese
Devilskin Announce NZ Tour 2017
DEVILSKIN are thrilled to announce their NZ TOUR 2017, bringing their incredible live show to New Zealand towns from October 5 – October 21.
The Workshop Dir: Laurent Cantet
Starring: Marina Fois and Matthieu Lucci Want your teenager out of their phone and into some current social debate? Then drag them along to this teen-centric thrilling war of words from the Palme d’Or winning director of The Class.
A Ghost Story Dir: David Lowery
Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara A Ghost Story has been described as a film people either love or hate. I beg to differ. I viewed the screening at Auckland’s Civic Theatre about 12 hours ago and I am still trying to decide how I feel about it.
Halsey Confirms First Ever Visit to New Zealand – NEXT WEEK!
For Halsey fans, the long wait is finally over as she confirms she will be coming to New Zealand first the very first time – next week.
BANG! The Bert Berns Story Dir: Brett Berns, Bob Sarles
At the risk of sounding hyperbolic and clichéd…if you see one music doco at this year’s NZ Film Festival, make sure it’s Bang! The Bert Berns Story.
The Merciless Dir: Byun Sung-hyun
Get a taste of slick South Korean hardboiled pulp with this ultraviolent tale of betrayal that could tear a ruthless gang apart.
Watch: Gang Of Youths 13th Floor Video Session!
Gang Of Youths dropped by to play us a few tunes from their new album, Go Farther In Lightness. And discuss to taboo topic – youth suicide. The topic of suicide, especially in relation to the young and the artistic community, is one of increasing concern, particularly in New Zealand. We, at The 13th Floor, […]
Bay Dreams 2018 – First line-up announcement!
Bay Dreams – presented by ZM – returns on January 2, 2018 with an impressive line-up, firming up its reputation as ‘the summer music festival you just can’t miss’.
The Chainsmokers Announce NZ ‘Memories… Do Not Open’ Tour
WEDNESDAY JULY 26, 2017 – Grammy Award-winning and multi platinum selling global sensation THE CHAINSMOKERS announce their Australian and New Zealand dates for the Memories… Do Not Open World Tour. After a massive US tour and sell-out shows around the globe, they finally reach New Zealand, bringing their massive sound and spectacular show to Auckland’s […]
Hampstead, Director: Joel Hopkins
Diane Keaton is radiant in this charming little “late life” rom-com, opposite an eccentric Brendan Gleeson. She plays a recently widowed American, living in a slightly rundown but elegant apartment on the outskirts of Hampstead in North London. At loose ends after a lifetime of being a wife and mother, she is wondering how she […]
Big Country Announce Australian and New Zealand Tour
80’s Celtic rockers BIG COUNTRY bring their energy infused, foot tapping vibes back to Australia & New Zealand in March 2018. As an extra treat for their fans down under they will perform their classic debut ‘The Crossing’ in full, plus a Special Encore of Greatest Hits.
Columbus Dir: Kogonada
Love, loss, hope and architecture are explored in this measured and moving debut film from a remarkable new talent.
Wind River Dir: Taylor Sheridan
Starring: Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Gil Birmingham, Graham Greene Oscar-nominated (Hell Or High Water) screenplay writer Taylor Sheridan moves into the director’s chair for the first time. The result is a bleak, who-done-it set in the blizzard-ridden Rocky Mountains of Wyoming.
Julien Baker & Adam Torres – Tuning Fork July 23, 2017
21-year-old Memphis-based singer-songwriter Julien Baker performed at Auckland’s Tuning Fork last night ahead of the release of her highly-anticipated second album. Also on the bill was Fat Possum recording artist Adam Torres. Photographer Trevor Villers was there and has put together this photo gallery: (Check out The 13th Floor interview with Julien Baker here)
Dina Dir: Antonio Santini, Dan Sickles
Sexual frustration in your late forties isn’t fun, especially when you’re both on the autism spectrum, but this Sundance crowd-pleaser is sure to push all the right buttons for a Kiwi crowd.